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ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - Under direction of Controller/Director of Finance, individual will effectively recommend and maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data necessary for business operations - Maintain a system of financial accounting, reporting, and record keeping in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) for all grant and designated funding GRANTS: - Leads the development and implementation of a grants fiscal management to include tracking and reporting on budget vs. actual results on a per grant basis. - Assists Development, Programs and Operations teams leadership with pre-award budget development and performs post-award budget revision reporting for grants - Ensures budgetary control and post-award compliance with federal, state, local, and funder regulations. - Oversees invoicing and reconciliation processes related to drawdowns from funding agencies. - Monitors grant activity to identify and address cost overruns, cost sharing, and unallowable administrative expenses. - Reconciles and prepares monthly and quarterly financial grant reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures - Prepares and maintains reimbursement expenditure reports for grants and reconciles monthly grant reports to funds received - Maintains monthly performance and accountability for current and pending federal, state, local, foundation, and private grants - Attends monthly review meetings with the Finance and Development Teams - Assists with Grant Monitoring and Grant Audits GENERAL FINANCE: - Collaborate with internal staff and external stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial and accounting information and provide support as needed. - Maintain an up-to-date understanding of internal control requirements and ensure adherence to organizational standards and protocols. - Demonstrate the ability to take on new tasks and responsibilities as business priorities and requirements evolve. - Follow all company safety, personnel, and operational policies to maintain a compliant and safe work environment. - Maintain punctuality and adhere to work schedules to ensure the department operates effectively and efficiently. - Contribute positively to team dynamics by fostering a productive, cooperative, and collaborative work environment. - Prepare and deliver ad hoc reports and analyses to management and other internal stakeholders, ensuring data accuracy and actionable insights. - Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance, or 5 years related experience in an accounting or grants management role, or a combination of education and experience - Commitment to understanding and supporting the organization's mission - Ability to safeguard and maintain confidentiality of personnel information - Exercise good judgment and discretion; strong ethical character capable of handling confidential financial information - May be required to adjust work schedule to meet deadlines - Experience using Microsoft Office or comparable application suite and accounting applications - Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills - Ability to understand and organize detailed information, strategize best use of funding, and possess a high level of attention to detail with the ability to solve problems and show initiative - Ability to handle multiple projects while adhering to deadlines - Work closely with management to keep projects and tasks moving forward

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